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Hit It & Quit It with Toni Johnson, Sherill Mosee, and Natalia Caylor

E310 • Jul 30, 2025 • 9 mins

In this episode, Melinda Emerson hosts a panel discussion with Natalia Caylor, Sherill Mosee, and Toni Johnson. Each guest shares their favorite podcast, a business app they find indispensable, a marketing tip, and a business book that has impacted them.

Key Points

  • Listening to customer feedback is an invaluable old-school marketing strategy that remains effective today.
  • Using productivity apps like Zoho can streamline business operations and improve efficiency, especially for frequent travelers.
  • Reading transformative business books, such as "Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracy, can offer practical strategies for overcoming procrastination and boosting productivity.

Toni Johnson is the Head Chef and CEO of The Jamaican Pattie Shop. A plant-based culinary innovator and business powerhouse, she’s turned her passion for Caribbean flavors into a nationally recognized brand with her Jamaican patties. She specializes in vegan and gluten-free patty delights as well. With deep roots in cultural heritage and a bold entrepreneurial spirit, Toni is redefining how authentic comfort food scales in today’s market. For more info, https://www.thejamaicanpattieshop.com

Connect with Toni Johnson:

Website: www.thejamaicanpattieshop.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamaicanpattieshop TikTok:  https://tiktock.com/jamaican.pattie.s

Sherill Mosee, CEO of MinkeeBlue, is a visionary with a passion for fashion, innovation, and sustainability. With a keen eye for design and a dedication to creating products that solve everyday challenges, MinkeeBlue is committed to crafting bags that inspire confidence and empower the everyday traveler. Their bags are sold online and in Macy’s stores. For more information, https://www.minkeeblue.com

Connect with Sherill Mosee:

Website: https://www.minkeeblue.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrill-mosee Instagram: https://instagram.com/MinkeeBlue TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@minkeeblue

Natalia Caylor, Ph.D. is the founder of Hola Insights, a market research firm specializing in multicultural and mainstream insights. As a bilingual qualitative researcher and moderator, she helps brands and organizations connect with diverse audiences through data-driven strategies. Her expertise guides clients in understanding cultural nuances to drive meaningful engagement. For more information: https://holainsights.com

Connect with Natalia Caylor:

Website: https://holainsights.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-infante-caylor-qualitativeresearch

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